This Holiday Season, Focus on Do's Instead of Don'ts

advocate.com:

Yes, you guessed it. Another article about getting ready for the holiday season. After all it’s that time of year, both for the holidays and for articles about the holidays.I am hearing a lot of talk about the upcoming holidays, and I suspect you are too.

And I can’t help but notice how often the words “I hope I don’t” pop up in these discussions. First, the usual hope-I-don’ts that seem to go hand-in-hand with the holidays:“I hope I don’t eat too much.”“I hope I don’t overspend.”“I hope I don’t wear myself out.”Some of my clients have added some additional holiday concerns to the conversation:“I hope I’m not lonely.”“I hope I keep my cool.”“I hope I stay sober.”So lots of hopes for the holiday season.

But here’s a question: Do these sound like hopes for a joyful holiday season? Or hopes to get through it with as little damage as possible?I certainly understand that the holidays can be challenging.

And it makes a lot of sense to want to proactively stay on top of your physical and emotional wellness, as well as your finances.